| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $145.46 | 9.310% | $159.0023 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.41 | 12.283% | $73.4443 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.89 | 10.865% | $200.5437 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 4.646% | $74.6859 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.67 | 9.322% | $269.6646 | $269.66 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.76 | 7.697% | $133.2858 | $133.29 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.76 | 6.187% | $177.0774 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.32 | $1,087.7040 | $1,087.70 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.70 | |